Key Responsibilities

Material Development

Develop new rubber compounds and formulations to meet specific performance criteria and international and industrial specifications including BIS, SAE, EN, and ISO.

Lead development activities focusing on NBR, as well as specialized polymers such as SBR, BR, EPDM, CR, CSM, NBR/PVC, CPE, HNBR, and FKM

Drive formulation innovation to enhance product durability, processability, and customer-specific performance requirements.

Support the development of next-generation compounds aligned with evolving market and regulatory requirements.

Testing and Analysis

Establish and institutionalize a rigorous test regime that ensures all new compounds or changes are independently validated against required parameters before being released to production

Interpret test data and performance results to assess formulation effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

Establish testing protocols and ensure adherence to industry standards and customer specifications.

Implement a data-driven approach to testing by establishing baselines with existing compounds to quantifiably prove the improvement (e.

, 30-40% better) of new developments.

Process Optimization

Lead initiatives to optimize mixing, extrusion, curing, and downstream processing parameters for improved productivity and consistency.

Collaborate with manufacturing teams to improve compound processability, reduce cycle times, and enhance operational efficiency.

Drive cost optimization through formulation rationalization, material substitution, and yield improvement programs.

Implement best practices in compounding and processing to maximize plant performance and product quality.

Quality Control

Provide complete oversight of the NABL lab and its personnel, ensuring all testing aligns with global standards such as ASTM and BIS.

Define quality standards, specifications, and acceptance criteria for all compounding operations.

Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality management systems.

Monitor key quality indicators and lead corrective and preventive actions to address deviations.

Troubleshooting

Provide technical leadership in resolving compound, processing, and product performance-related issues.

Conduct root cause analysis of manufacturing defects, customer complaints, and quality concerns.

Develop and implement corrective measures to eliminate recurring process and product issues.

Support plant operations during critical production challenges and product validation activities.

Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations related to rubber production

Documentation

Ensure accurate maintenance of formulation records, technical specifications, development reports, and validation documents.

Develop and standardize operating procedures, testing methodologies, and quality documentation.

Prepare technical reports and presentations for management reviews, audits, customer interactions, and project updates.

Maintain intellectual property, formulation databases, and technical knowledge repositories.

Collaboration

Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Supply chain, Engineering, and R&D teams to achieve business objectives.

Partner with customers to understand technical requirements and provide application-focused solutions.

Mentor and develop technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation, learning, and operational excellence.

Innovation

Drive R&D initiatives focused on new compound development, product enhancement, and emerging material technologies.

Identify opportunities for sustainable and environmentally responsible formulations.

Benchmark industry trends, competitor technologies, and advancements in rubber to strengthen competitive advantage.

Lead strategic innovation projects that contribute to business growth, product differentiation, and long-term technology leadership.

Qualification

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Masters degree is preferred

Past Experience

Experience: 15+ years in rubber technology, formulation and testing

Proficient in using testing equipment and software related to rubber analysis.

Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Exposure and experience of working with natural and synthetic rubber

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